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Treat Mom to graze boxes, decadent pastries, plant-based brunches and more in and around the city
Whether you’re dropping a parcel at the front door or sending a surprise brunch delivery, there are plenty of delicious ways to show Mom how much you love her this year even if you can’t be together…
Metro Vancouver’s one-of-a-kind home grocery delivery service has launched a new Mother’s Day collection that features an array of local brands, restaurants, farmers, producers and small businesses. With meat, vegan and vegetarian options, the Mother’s Day brunch kit ($135) includes dishes like Save Da Sea vegan smoked salmon, Bohème Grove maple breakfast sausage, and so much more, whilst the Mother’s Day ‘Treats and Sweets’ kit ($40) includes an array of goodies from Beta 5, The Lemon Square and Fudge Yah. Other offerings include a tea party collection ($105) and an ‘Unwind Kit’ ($85). 125B Glacier Street, Coquitlam; Details and pre-orders online
With ready-to-eat Mother’s Day brunch boxes for two, Coho Coffee’s delicious offering boasts both seafood- and plant-based menus, delivered to your Mom or for you to enjoy together in the park or beach. The brunch box for two ($50) includes salmon and herb cream cheese wraps or roasted veggie wraps, freshly baked butter croissants from Steve’s Gourmet or vegan croissants from Sweet ‘n’ Sassy, yogurt and Coho granola parfait or chia and oat parfait with a homemade lemonade.1370 East Georgia Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
This year, the talented team at The Lazy Gourmet have put together several special at-home options, including a Mother’s Day brunch ($40 per person), Mother’s Day tea ($75), pastries and handcrafted cocktails. The brunch box features West Coast breakfast parfaits, smoked salmon bagel quarters, mini potato latkes and much more (vegan option also available), whilst the tea box includes unique dishes such as lox and cream cheese swirls, mini smoked turkey croissant sandwiches, mini brioche chicken salad buns, mini tea scones with mascarpone and blueberry jam and more. Why not pair your pick with one of two cocktails, like a rose lemonade gin fizz or a ‘Mom-osa’ flight with Lamarca prosecco, grapefruit and cranberry juice.1545 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver; Details and orders online
With no heating or cooking required, the picnic-inspired, ready-to-eat brunch offering ($199 for four) from Railtown Café features an assortment of seasonal dishes such as prosciutto, regganio and mango sandwiches, decadently creamy pesto hummus with garbanzo beans and poached quail’s egg, chilled green gazpacho with blackened shrimp, house smoked salmon, complete with all the accompaniments and for dessert: an upside-down cake with blackberries and lemon cream.397 Railway Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Canada’s first-to-market luxe charcuterie board experience in a box, The Graze Company, has created two, limited-edition Mother’s Day brunch boxes filled with sweet and savoury bites and sips. The premium Mother’s Day ‘Brunch Graze’ box ($195, serving two to four), features Belgian waffles, mini croissants, housemade banana bread, a selection of cheeses, smoked B.C. salmon lox, plus more delicious goodies, and comes complete with a 375 mL bottle of prosecco and freshly-squeezed orange juice for DIY mimosas. The individual-sized Mother’s Day ‘Mini Brunch Graze’ box ($40), includes mini croissants, homemade banana bread, custom artisanal preserves, cheeses, ham, fresh fruit, nuts and edible floral. They also have the ‘Vegan Graze’ box, and the ‘Vegetarian Graze’ box available to order. Details and orders online
The world-renowned French pâtisserie, Ladurée has launched a limited edition macaron box collection with Milanese lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, in addition to unveiling a new creation, the rose macaron cake. Created by executive pastry chef Eulalie Hermand, the rose macaron cake is available in both individual ($11) and large sizes (from $42 for four) and features rose macaron biscuit with a layer of raspberry crisp, fresh grapefruit jelly and a delicate grapefruit crémeux. The limited-edition Mother’s Day macaron boxes ($34 for seven pieces, or $57 for 14 pieces) feature a stunning box design featuring a colourful Tree of Life print, a symbol of fertility, renewal, life cycles and all types of motherhood. 1141 Robson Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Beaucoup Bakery’s Mother of Pearl collection was inspired by co-owners Betty and Jacky Hung’s mom who “often wore pearls on special occasions”. Features include a bright and fresh orange raspberry passionfruit tart ($35 for a 6.5), pistachio strawberry Madeleine gift box ($11.95), Ispahan parfait ($46.95), and Mother of Pearl chocolate bonbons ($28).2150 Fir Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Mother’s Day dining is made easy this year as Savoury City launches special brunch and afternoon tea packages. Their Mother’s Day brunch kit ($119, serving four to six) includes a choice of quiche, Lyonnaise potatoes, housemade scones with mascarpone cream and house preserves, butter lettuce salad and a dozen assorted tarts, squares and cookies for dessert. The Mother’s Day afternoon tea menu ($39 per person, with a minimum order of two servings), includes a selection of savoury and sweet bites like smoked salmon and chive biscuit, caramelized onion and manchego tartlet, lemon curd tartlet with fresh berries and traditional scones with mascarpone cream and house preserves. 3925 Fraser Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Treat Mom to the ultimate afternoon tea experience with a to-go package from Blue Hat Bakery-Café at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts ($49 per person). The afternoon tea features refined savouries and sandwiches, sweet cakes and desserts, and heavenly scones paired with homemade preserves and clotted cream. Each package also includes a pair of premium teas from local Vancouver tea merchant Tea Leaves. 1505 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver; Details and orders online
With scenic patio dining and take-home menus, Seasons in the Park, Cardero’s and The Sandbar are treating all Moms this year.
Seasons in the Park will be offering Mother’s Day brunch and dinner service on its heated and covered patio overlooking Queen Elizabeth Park’s lush gardens. Offering a lineup of elegant West Coast fare, including a special prime rib dinner ($39), the culinary team have also whipped up a three-course take-out dinner ($55 per person) that begins with Caesar salad followed by a choice of sablefish or rack of lamb and then either chocolate cake or lemon pie for dessert.Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver; Details and orders online
For a laid-back dining experience on the water, Cardero’s is offering a special shrimp and avocado croissant brunch feature on the patio, along with a take-home Mother’s Day menu ($55 per person) which includes a Mediterranean salad, grilled lamb chops and a zesty lemon tart to finish. 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Celebrate seafood-loving mamas at Granville Island landmark The Sandbar, serving up a limited edition take-home sushi combo ($50) with spinach goma-ae, dynamite rolls, Dungeness crab, California rolls and a sashimi duo or Sockeye salmon and tuna. You can also pick up a three-course Mother’s Day dinner ($55 per person), featuring a seasonal green salad followed by a sablefish entrée and classic New York cheesecake.1535 Johnston Street, Granville Island; Details and orders online
Wake up Mom this year with homemade sweet and savoury breakfast favourites from Fable Diner. Their Mother’s Day ‘Brunch at Home’ package ($55; recommended for two adults and two children), includes scrambled eggs, thick-cut bacon, cornmeal pancakes, and a range of additional sweet and savoury delights all made with quality local ingredients. The family-style brunch can be supplemented with additional side dishes such as loaded French toast or avocado, as well as coffee, juice and pre-mixed passionfruit mimosas. 151 East Broadway, Vancouver; Details and orders online or via email dine@fablediner.com
In the spirit of his mom’s famous laksa, chef-owner Justin Cheung of Potluck Hawker Eatery is celebrating Mother’s Day with a memorable creation: ‘Mama Cheung’s Laksa Seafood Boil’ ($298). The take-out offering features a whole Dungeness crab, a pound of Totten Inlet mussels, a pound of Manila clams, sustainable prawns, as well as longanisa sausage, sides, a drink and flowers.3424 Cambie Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
For an easy and delicious option, Trattoria’s Mother’s Day brunch take-away package ($75 for four), features mista salad, a pasta platter with trufffled spaghetti and meatballs, penne arabiatta, gnocchi, tiramisu and a bottle of rosé. They also have a special patio menu with a lobster benny and short rib hash features! Various locations; Details and orders online
While you can’t take Mom out for a traditional Hy’s dinner this year, you can bring the feast to her. Their feature menu ($375 for four) includes a starter of the classic cheese toast and a Caesar salad, followed with Hy’s prime rib with au jus, Yorkshire pudding, creamy mashed potatoes maple-glazed, roasted carrots, with an apple crumble with Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream for dessert. 637 Hornby Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Treat Mom to an elegant and easy dinner from chef Jean-Claude Douguet at Gotham Steakhouse and Bar. The Mother’s Day feature ($395 for four), includes fresh tomato fior di latte salad, long bone rib steak with potato galette and wild, mixed mushrooms and a showstopping fraisier cake to finish. 615 Seymour Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online or via email at info@gothamsteakhouse.com
Enjoy a special afternoon tea menu to-go ($140 for two), prepared by chef Pascal Georges and his team at Five Sails. The menu includes a salty macaron façon burger with home-smoked salmon, French quiche with pecorino truffle cheese, brioche finger sandwich, tartelette salée façon niçoise, and sweet delicacies like chocolate eclairs and cherry-lemon passion tart, a selection of macarons and more.510 West Georgia Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Glowbal’s famous brunch buffet at home ($80 for two), features an array of delicious dishes and sweet treats that includes freshly-baked banana bread, blueberry chocolate bread pudding french toast, traditional and smoked salmon egg benny, seafood mac ‘n’ cheese, roasted cauliflower florets, a trio of cold salad, strawberry cheesecake and so much more. Or dine on Glowbal’s patio and enjoy a special three-course Mother’s Day menu ($39 per person), including a complimentary sweet start followed by an additional two courses with menu options like buttermilk biscuits and Korean fried chicken, roasted cauliflower and gruyere Monte Cristo sandwiches and eggs Benedict. 590 West Georgia Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online or via email at info@glowbal.ca
For one day only, The Victor is bringing back their famed Sunday brunch for Mother’s Day. With patio seating available, indulge in foie gras french toast, egg white frittata, the famous B.E.L.T, Wagyu breakfast burger, eggs Benedict, seafood, sushi and more.39 Smithe Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online or email at victorbookings@parqvancouver.com
From build-your-own mimosas to delectable feature brunch dishes, Honey Salt has created the ultimate Mother’s Day Sunday. Choose from the ‘Mother’s Day Experience’ ($79) which includes flowers, chef-made treats for mom to take home and a personalized name setting. The ‘Mother’s Day Mimosa’ package ($129), includes all of those amenities, plus a deluxe prosecco mimosa board, while the ‘Deluxe Mother’s Day Mimosa’ package ($179), includes a deluxe mimosa board. 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver; Details and reservations online
Tojo’s chef-curated Mother’s Day take-home multi-course Omakase experience ($120 to 200), spotlights the finest ingredients of the season. Expect an array of fresh nigiri and sushi along with not-to-miss dishes created especially for Mom. 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Fresh Ideas Start Here has launched their new ‘FISHcuterie’ boxes. Available in two sizes, the large ($109) features 200 grams of smoked wild sockeye lox rolled into rosette shapes, 10 pieces of prawn cocktail, maple-smoked salmon candy, pepper-smoked spring salmon candy, smoked black cod candy, large salmon spread, large prawn spread, squid salad, smoked olives, pickled onion, lemons, and crackers. The small also includes 200 grams of smoked wild sockeye lox, 10 pieces of prawn cocktail, maple-smoked spring salmon candy, pepper-smoked spring salmon candy, a small salmon spread, small spot prawn spread, pickled onion, lemons and crackers.Various locations; Details and orders online
This year, the beloved chocolatier invites chocolate fans both young and old to spoil Mom with a delicious assortment of handmade confections. From creamy chocolate bombs to chewy gourmet caramels and crunchy nut clusters, these wow-worthy gift boxes reveal an abundance of enchanting treasures designed to treat Mom on her special day. Details and orders online
With many of us celebrating at home, chef Jasmin Porcic has put together a decadent brunch delivery menu just for Mom. Choose between their ‘Best Ever Mom’s Brunch’ ($55 for two), including challah French toast, yogurt fresh fruit parfait, chocolate caramel mousse, and their ‘I Could Quiche You, Mom’ ($55 for two), spinach, sundried tomato and feta springform pan quiche accompanied by Caprese salad, orange poppyseed loaf. Both options come with fresh tulips and a card from Brooke Audrey Creative, all with the option to include a crafted cocktail kit for two for just $15 more. 1927 East Hastings Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Offering a special a la carte menu on the patio, Italian Kitchen’s Mother’s Day features include halibut piccata with fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables, capers and lemon butter sauce, rock crab Benedict and French toast with mascarpone cream, pistachio brittle and limoncello meringue. Their regular menu is also available all day long.860 Burrard Street, Vancouver; Details and reserve online
Treat Mom to breakfast in bed this year and pick up a variety of treats and goodies from The Bench Bakehouse, including their frozen, French-inspired pastries. From croissants and pain au chocolat to cinnamon buns, scones and more, these buttery delicacies are sure to put Mom in a good mood.1641 Commercial Drive, Vancouver; Details and orders online
As always, Elena of Mon Paris Pâtisserie has created beautifully unique chocolate delights for Mom this Mother’s Day. Alongside signature viennoiseries and cakes, the menu features a chocolate cactus ($28) that epitomizes resilience and grace, a heart-shaped Black Forest cake ($35, serves two), raspberry-chocolate croissant and a pastry box that includes a selection of signature and seasonal pastries ($24 to $44).4396 Beresford Street, Burnaby; Details and orders online
With curated gifts just for Mom this Mother’s Day, Temper Chocolate and Pastry offerings include signature gift baskets, chocolate confections, ready-to-bake pastries and more. Their ‘Sweets and Sparkling’ gift basket ($125), includes a mini bottle of Moët and Chandon champagne, cocoa and coffee-scented candle from Canyon Candle, an assorted chocolates box (16-pieces) and two artisanal confections. And the ‘Good Morning’ gift basket ($100) includes a half-dozen frozen butter croissants, a bag of Campos coffee or Denman Island tea, a tumbler, along with an assorted chocolates box (16-piece).2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver; Details and orders online
This year, Artigiano is celebrating all Moms with a free medium coffee or tea on ‘Mothering Sunday’. Available at all B.C. locations, just download Artigiano’s Let’s Have Coffee app, create an account, click on the I’m a Mom banner and scan the code at the register.Various locations; Details and orders online
With comforting take-home sets, Torafuku’s five-course Mother’s Day menu ($85 for two, or $170 for four to five) includes a refined version of Hainanese chicken, served with steamed Hainanese shiitake mushroom rice or a truffle dashi beurre monté sea bream, paired with a creamy yaki udon. To complement the feature mains, the take-home set includes a delicate sea urchin omelette, a grilled spring vegetable dish and salad. Choose between the popular yuzu basque cheesecake with rhubarb compote or an elderflower madeleine cake for dessert. 958 Main Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online
With dine-at-home dinner and a to-go picnic package, family-owned B House is offering two great options to treat Mom. The to-go picnic ($99 for four), includes their popular wings, bang bang prawns, their signature papaya salad, mushroom pate, slow cooked pork belly sandwich and sweet chili chicken. Whilst their dine-in dinner ($89 for two), features bang bang prawns, their signature papaya salad, stuffed wild sockeye salmon, duck fat seared AAA top sirloin, blackened chicken, seasonal vegetables, rosemary duck fat roasted baby potatoes, and a delicious brownie to finish it off.2270 Commercial Drive, Vancouver; Details and orders online
Cheers to Mom with one of Odd Society’s light and lovely cocktail kits. Their ‘In Bloom’ kit ($36) features Odd Society Spirits Wallflower gin and proprietary orange rose syrup, lemon, and soda, rose petals and a recipe card. And if the taste isn’t quite to Moms, Odd Society Spirits offers six more cocktail kits, each highlighting a different signature spirit or liqueur and housemade artisanal syrup.1725 Powell Street, Vancouver; Details and orders online